Industry members may now download a new Second Edition of United Fresh Produce Associations White Paper What You Need To Know Now About Complying With Country of Origin Labeling Rules.

The new white paper provides details on the legislative changes enacted by the U.S. Congress today in passing the 2008 Farm Bill.These changes provide for significant improvement to the 2002 country of origin labeling law, and will be an important part of industry consideration in beginning plans to implement the law.

With the changes passed in the Farm Bill, industry members have a much clearer path to implementing COOL in an efficient, more cost-effective way.This White Paper is must reading for produce retailers and suppliers alike.

The White Paper is available for free download to United Fresh members, and for a modest fee of $25 to non-members.Please visit the United Fresh Produce Association website to download this and other educational publications.